3. The Interview (2014)
The Interview, a satirical comedy targeting North Korea’s regime, became a real-world flashpoint. The film provoked a massive cyberattack on Sony Pictures and drew condemnation from North Korean officials. Fears of violent retaliation led major theater chains to withdraw the movie just days before its release.
Ultimately, the film was relegated to a limited digital release, highlighting the global ripple effects of cinematic controversy. For more on the fallout, see the CNN report.
